1st Edition

Developing Qualitative Descriptions

By Roger Chafe Copyright 2026
94 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

94 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Developing Qualitative Descriptions presents a straightforward approach for producing academically rigorous descriptions using qualitative data. This book, the first focused solely on qualitative description, is accessible to readers with no prior background in qualitative research. It provides sufficient guidance for you to complete an entire research project. What do nurses see as the... Read more

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1 What is Qualitative Description?

Chapter 2 Semi-Structured Interviews

Chapter 3 Descriptive Analysis

Chapter 4 Designing a Qualitative Description Project

Chapter 5 Continuing Your Journey with Qualitative Research

Glossary

Biography

Roger Chafe, MA, PhD, is Professor of Health Services Research and Evaluation in the Division of Population Health and Applied Health Research, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. His previous book is Allocating Health Care Resources in Canada.